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PLACE TO BUY CBD PRODUCTS
1. People’s OC 2721 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana; 714-582-3446; peoplescali.com People’s OC advertises itself as one of the largest cannabis dispensaries in the United States, with something for everyone, from curious customers to experienced connoisseurs. The store advertises its helpful and friendly staff that is knowledgeable in every product and will help customers create a personalized and unique experience. Besides its selection of cannabis products, People’s offers an array of CBD items, including tinctures, tablets, gummies and vape cartridges. Many products contain both CBD and the psychoactive compound THC in ratios ranging from 1:1 to 18 parts CBD to 1 part THC. The facility is fully compliant and licensed, and every product has been tested for quality in a statelicensed laboratory. For convenience, People’s OC offers online ordering for express pick-up or delivery. People’s OC thrives on five values, the first being
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People’s OC, located in Santa Ana, was voted the best place to buy CBD products in the Orange County Register’s Best of Orange County readers’ choice poll. to keep things simple; everything in the shop is easy to understand, from their communications to their products and everything in between. Second, People’s OC takes its purpose seriously but still makes room to create
2. Medmen
2141 S. Wright St., Santa Ana; 714-786-6888; medmen.com Medmen in Santa Ana has many resources available to help customers figure out the best products for them. Those looking for CBD have a wide variety of formats to choose from, including Papa & Barkley Releaf Balm, which has a 1:3 CBD-to-THC ratio, and a tincture from the same brand that is 30 parts CBD to 1 part THC. Thirsty patrons can also get their CBD in liquid form, as the shop carries Lagunitas brews with equal amounts of CBD and THC or a version with an 18:1 CBDto-THC ratio. Medmen also carries 46
a range of accessories, apparel, beverages, concentrates, edibles, flowers, pre-rolls, topicals, vaporizers, and more. The store is centered on convenience as well, as patients can order for pickup or delivery with ease. Medmen even has a rewards program called Buds, so patients can earn points with every purchase getting them exclusive access to deals and more. Want to read more about cannabis? Medmen has an extremely informative blog that answers many of the questions you might have.
a fun environment for the staff and customers. Third, the team is always accountable for everything they do; they are competent, consistent, and committed to their jobs. Fourth, People’s OC continually develops, tests,
learns and improves its processes to deliver the best experience. Finally, People’s OC prides itself on making a difference in its community as it thrives on adding more value and giving more than it takes.
– Jessie Dax-Setkus
3. Medterra
9805 Research Drive, Irvine; 800-971-1288; medterracbd.com While the other two top vote recipients in this category are cannabis dispensaries, Medterra specializes exclusively in CBD products. The company was started by a group of people who are passionate about CBD and the company believes in making it available to all those in need. Medterra says its products contain undetectable amounts of THC. The hemp from which its products are made is grown under the guidelines of the Kentucky Department of
Agricultural Industrial Hemp Pilot Program, which allows Medterra to sell its products in all 50 states and internationally. All of Medterra’s products are tested by a third party to ensure quality and consistency. Besides human CBD treatments for issues such as insomnia, muscle pain and stress, Medterra also sells products for fourlegged friends. For example, if your dog has anxiety about things like fireworks, Medterra has CBD chews and drops that are safe to give to your dog to ease anxiety.
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